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Increasing Self-Esteem/Questions Answered by Expert Melissa Burton (a.k.a Bee)
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Increasing low esteem and self confidence issue | 4/17/2010 |
| Q: basically here`s the jist of it. I`m a 2nd year college student and I haven`t talked to a lot of my ... A: I would definitely strike up a conversation via facebook. Start out saying something like "hey, ... | |
| Need help with my low self esteem and self confidence | 4/16/2010 |
| Q: I asked a question a few weeks ago about my low self esteem and self confidence and I didn't seem to ... A: I'm very sorry to hear you didn't end up asking her. That's really unfortunate. I would definitely ... | |
| Need some help with my low self esteem and self confidence | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: there's this girl I want to talk too in one of my college courses but have no clue how to approach ... A: Yeah just ask if she's ready for the exam and all the other questions that comes with it. And yeah ... | |
| Need some help with my low self esteem and self confidence | 4/10/2010 |
| Q: there's this girl I want to talk too in one of my college courses but have no clue how to approach ... A: For now you need to talk to both of them. You want to make this look as natural as possible. Talking ... | |
| Low self esteem and self confidence | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: I'm a guy and recently I was walking with my friend that was a guy from a college English class. I ... A: Well why would you think he doesn't like talking to you? What has changed? I'm not sure how long ago ... | |
| Need some help with my low self esteem and self confidence | 4/8/2010 |
| Q: there's this girl I want to talk too in one of my college courses but have no clue how to approach ... A: Well it depends on the situation. Hopefully you sit next to her, otherwise this will be difficult if ... | |
| how to help him? | 3/12/2010 |
| Q: Me and my boyfriend have been together for 3 1/2 years,but we have a long distance relationship,iv ... A: Well there are multiple ways to build up his self-esteem. 1. Tell him to ask his friends and family ... | |
| hello | 3/11/2010 |
| Q: and am a junior in college. I lived at home the whole time which is like 25 miles away, instead of ... A: To be honest with you, I don't think he will care either way. I just graduated from college and ... | |
| Increasing self esteem and self confidence | 3/9/2010 |
| Q: I feel that I have low self esteem and low self confidence. Recently I was walking to college coming ... A: To have high self-esteem and to become more confident involves you trying to be more realistic. For ... | |
| i feel selfish. | 7/8/2009 |
| Q: i have been feeling very selfish latly. whenever i talk about myself i feel that i am. it's driving ... A: Well I've been through similar experiences so hopefully I can guide you in some way. First of all ... | |
| Low Self-Esteem and Shyness | 6/17/2009 |
| Q: I was wondering if you could help me out. All of my life, I've been very shy. I have a hard time ... A: Well some of these problems you are having are things that a lot of people have a difficult time ... | |
| problem of my 3 yr 10 month child | 9/12/2008 |
| Q: i have a son of 3 yrs. if any child hits him he started crying and never protect himself. he is ... A: A child of 3 years shouldn't even be interested in fighting. If other children are hitting him then ... | |
| My Body | 9/8/2008 |
| Q: I'm a girl and I'm 13 years old and I hate my body! I'm really skinny and my boobs and butt are very ... A: First of all your 13... you haven't even started growing into your body. If you have ever taken a ... | |
| Ma 5th mail | 8/22/2008 |
| Q: As soon as i enter the classroom of my college,i start putting myself down,my mind start thinking ... A: Well you might want to consider seeking therapy. There are usually free counseling services at your ... | |
| I hate myself... | 8/21/2008 |
| Q: I have serious self-esteem issues and I feel like I’m the ugliest and most unattractive girl in my ... A: i understand how insecure you are about the way you look, but the way you look does not dictate if ... | |
| esteem | 8/13/2008 |
| Q: How can a kid continue to live happily and stress free without taking to much consideration of what ... A: i'm not sure I understand your question fully but the best thing a person can do in that situation ... | |
| low self esteem and jealousy | 7/29/2008 |
| Q: Melissa, My girlfriend and I have split up.we had been together for 5 months. It happened because ... A: Well I'm glad you are willing to try and fix these jealousy issues because this whole thing sounds ... | |
| Re:Self Esteem Question | 11/18/2007 |
| Q: What is the main Cuase Of low Self Esteem? I feel For me its Some thing that i got when your Very ... A: Well people have low self-esteem for a ton of reasons. There's no main cause since it's a unique ... | |
| Am I Just Normal??? | 11/4/2007 |
| Q: Well, I'm a wallflower. The farthest I go into a crowd is when I'm with friends, and I tend not to ... A: Okay first of all you are completely normal. First of all let's look at this... and observe the ... | |
| Too shy!!! | 10/13/2007 |
| Q: I am 13 and I am having problems with being WAY too shy! I really like this girl, and we are going ... A: Okay well really quickly... but I think your parents do not feel it's appropriate at your age for ... | |
| help | 10/12/2007 |
| Q: I came in this country 3 years ago,i have no close friends i talk to everybody in school,i'was in ... A: First of all I am very sorry that it took me over a week to reply back to you. This has been a very ... | |
| low self asteem due to braces | 10/2/2007 |
| Q: i know this seems really shallow but i cant help it ! i find my self crying all the time hiding from ... A: Well I think you need to realize that this is not the end of the world. Many teenagers have braces ... | |
| Being more outgoing. | 9/16/2007 |
| Q: I have a boyfriend at the moment who is 2 years older than me. He is so sweet, sarcastic, romantic, ... A: Well you are pretty young and I'm sure this will be something you can grow out of in the future. ... | |
| what should i do | 9/15/2007 |
| Q: i really hate myself i messed my body up so bad its to the point where if i did lose weight it ... A: Well you should still lose weight and I'm not sure you would look like that if that happened. First ... | |
| boost my self esteem..... | 9/13/2007 |
| Q: i am suffering with my low self esteem and i am totally depressed because when ever i take decision ... A: Well fortunately you are not suffering alone cause a lot of people feel this way around their elders ... | |
| low self esteem | 9/7/2007 |
| Q: i have incredibly low self esteem, i feel kinda stupid because if i don't know anyone and i get ... A: Well the way you are reacting is not completely unusual. A lot of people would be quite shy in that ... | |
| Teen probs | 8/12/2007 |
| Q: I need to know how to become like a normal 19 year old girl..this sounds weird i know but all 19 ... A: Okay well I'm not sure why you haven't learned about sex or anything like that. I figured you might ... | |
| screaming silently | 7/30/2007 |
| Q: i am fifteen years old, to start off with. i'm normally a perky person when i dont know people, and ... A: Well first of all it doesn't sound like you are being very realistic about your situation. There ... | |
| help? | 7/28/2007 |
| Q: Heyy Melissa UGH i need some advice. I bet you have seen Grease before right? Ok do u remember ... A: Well first of all you have to be realistic. It's very difficult for a person to make a drastic ... | |
| Not Young With Braces, Life Getting Me Down, Don't See Much Good In The Future | 7/18/2007 |
| Q: Last summer, I was diagnosed with a bite condition that was only correctable with major jaw ... A: Okay well your braces should not be causing this much strife. Having braces in your late teens is ... | |
| How do I help my wife overcome her self esteem issues | 7/17/2007 |
| Q: We were married less than a month ago, the first week all was fine, by the middle of the second, she ... A: Well listen to me... there's not much YOU can do to help your wife overcome her own problems. She's ... | |
| I like this boy | 7/15/2007 |
| Q: Well i like this boy and my friend told him and i have been talking to him online but when i see him ... A: Well sometimes even if you really like someone or even love them, that might not be reciprocal. This ... | |
| lower confidence | 7/4/2007 |
| Q: ... i m exactly as you described urself....i m a complete taciturn & thats why people have typoe ... A: Well being shy is normal and you are lucky that this is one of your only problems cause it's normal ... | |
| looks and life | 6/25/2007 |
| Q: I'm 21 years old and everyone always says how beautiful/pretty I am, even strangers I don't know. ... A: Well maybe you need to take some time out and just figure out what you do find attractive about ... | |
| Low Self-esteem | 6/24/2007 |
| Q: Hey Melissa, This is Yuki. I am very shy, but I've always been like that, but my problem is that I ... A: Well I can certainly understand how this probably is even more of a problem since you are now in a ... | |
| Help? Advice? | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: I have always been shy. I usually like to get to know people before I am at all open to them. ... A: Well it seems like you must be doing something wrong when you socialize with people. I doubt it's ... | |
| ??? | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: i know that adolescents are extremely emotional, etc....but i am constantly unhappy with everything ... A: Well what exactly are you unhappy about and why? For example, you say that there are things that are ... | |
| shy | 6/19/2007 |
| Q: im 15 years old I am loud and outgoing around my friends and all and i talk alot with them but when ... A: Well it's good that you do already know how to do that with your current friends, and knowing that ... | |
| im lonley | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: latley my life has just sucked. i mean i dont think im very pretty, im a damn jew who has frekles, i ... A: Well the first thing you need to do is to stop lying. There is no reason at all for you to make up a ... | |
| Too shy and so unhappy | 6/17/2007 |
| Q: I really need some help about my shyness. I am ashamed that at 47 year’s old I have this problem and ... A: Well first of all you should probably try a different therapist. Just because one therapist did not ... | |
| not having a boyfriend... | 6/11/2007 |
| Q: well last year i had a big selfesteem issue (im 13 was 12) and i just broke down. I didnt think i ... A: Well first of all remember that you are 13 and you don't need to have a boyfriend right now. I did ... | |
| help? | 6/3/2007 |
| Q: okay.. i have like no self esteem at all.. im super self conscious about my looks. and im really shy ... A: Well about your looks... try to think of things that you do actually like about your looks and try ... | |
| please help | 6/2/2007 |
| Q: I was normally a really carefree girl until recently, where i have been getting really negative ... A: Well it's clear that this girl isn't a real friend to you because if she considered you a good ... | |
| help!!!!! | 5/30/2007 |
| Q: okay im 18, just graduated from high school. i really have no friends cause the ones i had basically ... A: Well you shouldn't lie about it. It's not really embarrassing cause you are working and doing ... | |
| my look | 5/23/2007 |
| Q: I’m 22 years old girl; let me tell you that my problem since I’m 11 years old id that my level of ... A: Well first of all I'm sorry it's taken me so long to reply to this question. I've been dealing with ... | |
| Hi Melissa | 5/10/2007 |
| Q: but my boyfriend also told me he never looked at porn, he even looked me in the eyes and swore he ... A: No my mate is not lying to me. I was on his computer once and he left his email up and I looked ... | |
| Hi Melissa | 4/26/2007 |
| Q: Im 19 going on 20 in a couple months. im in a 3year relationship but i think we are going to part ... A: Well I really don't share your thoughts about this at all and I think much of it might have to do ... | |
| I am not happy with myself, Why? | 4/18/2007 |
| Q: I am a 34 year old house wife and mother of 7. I am in decent shape and do believe I am one of the ... A: Well you need to start being realistic and start noticing that this guy really cares about you. You ... | |
| low self-esteem | 4/16/2007 |
| Q: Hey Bee, I'm feeling really down on myself. I have a twin sister, which is really hard for me. I ... A: Well your sister may be more extroverted than you but there are plenty of other things you can do ... | |
| facial hair problem [asap] | 4/10/2007 |
| Q: I hate my face. No wonder why guys think I'm ugly! I have hair E V E R Y W H E R E around my face. A ... A: Well there is laser hair removal which will permanently remove the hair from your body. It costs a ... | |
| lowest self esteem | 4/5/2007 |
| Q: I'm 40 pounds overweight, shy , and i have the lowest self esteem ever, because although i have ... A: Well if you are overweight then try dieting combined with moderate exercise. Not only will you be ... | |
| Help.. | 4/4/2007 |
| Q: Anyways, we sit at a table with the majority is guys and recently I haven't been talking lately ... A: I'm very sorry I haven't replied to your question earlier but I was very busy with school and work. ... | |
| confidence | 4/1/2007 |
| Q: Basicly, i have virtually no self-confidence. I am quiet, shy and am useless at making friends. I am ... A: First of all I'm very sorry that it took me so long to reply to this question. I've been very ... | |
| low-self esteem,insecurity,and shyness | 3/22/2007 |
| Q: yeah that's right.I just hope all of my friends care for me as much as I care for them...uh..where ... A: Hey Sarah Well I have already discussed the high school thing before, and that is something you'll ... | |
| small talk | 3/17/2007 |
| Q: Well, I'm having a problem with making conversation. I talk A LOT to my friends, it's just that when ... A: Well this really isn't a problem. I always feel that way around guys I really like. I'm usually ... | |
| low-self esteem,insecurity,and shyness | 3/10/2007 |
| Q: yeah I guess I am..uh..should I talk about something else??I mean I guess it's kinda getting ... A: If you want to talk about something else then you can. People usually just ask me for help with ... | |
| low-self esteem,insecurity,and shyness | 3/8/2007 |
| Q: oh okay..just wondering..I can have a low self-esteem a lot of the time and I'm trying to work on ... A: Low self-esteem is exactly what it is... someone who's confidence or esteem is low. They aren't ... | |
| Nervous Breakdown Confidence...How can I get my Confidence Back? | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: I hope this mail finds you in good spirits and greetings from Ireland. Bee, I used to have amazing ... A: Well I'm very glad to hear about how hard you have tried to fix what is happening to you. That's ... | |
| Shyness | 3/4/2007 |
| Q: I am sooo shy at school around everyone. I hate being shy and I just want to act crazy and be more ... A: Well first of all understand that you can only be you and not like other people. You may always be ... | |
| Lately I'm falling back to my old ways... | 2/20/2007 |
| Q: Ok, this might turn out to be a bit long, but I really need to explain a few things. First off, I ... A: Well you just need to stop avoiding her. See the problem with this is you guys still haven't gotten ... | |
| Help me please! | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I'm 19 years old and I have been dating the most wonderful girl for the past 11 months. For the ... A: Well the religion thing isn't really an issue since that problem will be fixed pretty soon.The ... | |
| fear of swallowing loudly | 2/19/2007 |
| Q: I've been having a lot of trouble with a fear of swallowing loudly. I am always focusing on my ... A: Well what you have is definately not obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD). OCD is when you have a ... | |
| my life | 2/16/2007 |
| Q: Who exactly are you and what exactly do you do? your everywhere on google, and my dad was emailing ... A: Well my name is Melissa and I am a student in college majoring in psychology. Most of the people on ... | |
| 800 | 2/5/2007 |
| Q: hi i have very low self esteem i dropped out of school because i don't like to be seen and i try to ... A: Well losing 40 pounds in a healty way is very unlikely. You can do it but I recommend for you not to ... | |
| low-self esteem,insecurity,and shyness | 1/21/2007 |
| Q: Okay,I'll learn to accept that part of myself,but there's somethings that I don't really like about ... A: yes, you really are making this into a big deal and you need to stop. So that's soemthing you need ... | |
| self esteem | 12/21/2006 |
| Q: My friend and I are doing a project on self esteem from psychology and we need to discuss our topic ... A: I'm very sorry it took so long to answer this question. My laptop broke about 3 days ago so I wasn't ... | |
| low-self esteem,insecurity,and shyness | 12/17/2006 |
| Q: well,I am in the bowling club and in tennis at school..I also do attend dances,but those dances are ... A: Well your problems really aren't problems. It's conflicts that everyone has to go through in life. ... | |
| advice | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I feel left out by friends who now have everything : job, pregnant, house. Im 30 and have had ... A: Well it's normal for this to happen. As people get older and start having a family of their own and ... | |
| shy | 12/8/2006 |
| Q: I am shy person; however,when i am out of my shell i am the most outgoing person in the room. The ... A: Well this really isn't a problem so that's a good thing. And it's pretty normal for it to take ... | |
| Tired of shyness - how to open up? | 12/6/2006 |
| Q: I've always been shy, hands down. Even around my friends who I've known for awhile I'm still not ... A: Well the only thing I can think of you doing is to try and practice. It sounds like the problem you ... | |
| Stage fright | 12/2/2006 |
| Q: I have dance on the auditorium 3 times. but I still have this stage fright being in front of many ... A: Well stage fright is really a problem many people have so it's kind of normal and not a big deal if ... | |
| ........ | 12/1/2006 |
| Q: From everything I've told you, do you think she's just taking a break or do you think this is ... A: Well I don't know what else you want me to say. Obviously it's not forever. Just sounds like a ... | |
| ....... | 11/28/2006 |
| Q: I've prob been asking way too many questions...I'm sorry..but things keep getting worse. I sent ... A: Well yes it is important for you to move on and get over this. But you don't have to do it ... | |
| How do i? | 11/24/2006 |
| Q: Well im super shy and nervous around eveeryone like when i meet someone one new i have problems ... A: You get shy when riding in a car with your mom? That's a pretty big problem right there. If you ... | |
| A break? Follow up Question | 11/16/2006 |
| Q: I can't stop worrying about this break. I feel like I'm losing her and I've put so much into this. ... A: I agree that you are obsessing over this too much. I can understand you being worried about it, but ... | |
| a break | 11/13/2006 |
| Q: I've been going out with this girl for 18 months now and i absolutely adore her, but recently we've ... A: It's very normal for couples to take a break and it usually happens at least once with most couples. ... | |
| Hey | 11/9/2006 |
| Q: My ex girlfriend is thinking about going back out with me.. We had been dating for almost 2 ... A: Well play with her. Tease her and touch her... like tickle her. Stare at her in the eyes and make it ... | |
| First physical exam nervousness | 11/7/2006 |
| Q: I am supposed to be having a full physical exam soon. I've never had one, but I found some basic ... A: Well your doctor deals with many people like you all the time. The doctor does physical exams with ... | |
| gfh | 11/6/2006 |
| Q: hey, im 16 years old and i have very low self-esteem i am fat and put myself down for that everyday ... A: Well if you are overweight then don't sit around and complain. Do something about it. Start ... | |
| hey | 10/31/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I have been on a break for a couple of weeks now... last night we talked and she ... A: Well first of all I think what your girlfriend is doing is not a bad idea. Especially for someone at ... | |
| hello | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: i constantly keep on feeling people take me for granted. my own best friend conspicuously fails to ... A: Well I think the thing about your friend not calling you back nis not a big deal. People can forget ... | |
| self help/esteem/relationships | 10/30/2006 |
| Q: so all this started with a girl... whom i kinda developed a crush on... and kinda like her... and ... A: To answer your first set of questions... a good friend is someone who you can talk to and feel good ... | |
| Shy and unconfident | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: First of all, thank you for your time. I'm a freshman in college at the moment and am having a ... A: Uh just letting you know, but my name is Melissa NOT Jessica. Anyway, even though you and your ... | |
| help | 10/26/2006 |
| Q: My girlfriend and I recently took a break in our relationship... A few days ago things were going ... A: Well there's nothing you can really do to help her. You are doing all you can right now. All you can ... | |
| Self Love | 10/23/2006 |
| Q: I think i asked a question a month or so ago, and you gave me good basic advice. The one thing I ... A: First of all sorry it took so long to reply. I've had a lot of work to do these past few days and I ... | |
| Afraid with boys | 10/13/2006 |
| Q: I'm a sophomore with this wierd bone deformation that can look like I'm keeping my head down or ... A: Well you are only a sophomore in high school so it's pretty normal that you wouldn't have found a ... | |
| Reconecting with a friend | 10/4/2006 |
| Q: "I was wondering if you could help me think of some ways to reconect and be more comfortable with my ... A: Well it's natural for people to grow apart after a long time of not contacting each other. That's ... | |
| Poor self esteem. | 10/3/2006 |
| Q: hmm well what tips would you have to help improve my confidence seeing as that is not one of my ... A: Well just try to focus on the positive qualities about yourself. try to be more conversational with ... | |
| Poor self esteem. | 9/30/2006 |
| Q: Hey, Currently i am a 16 year old male suffering from very low self esteem and shyness. After ... A: Well you are right that many girls want someone confident. girls don't really want someone tall but ... | |
| me | 9/16/2006 |
| Q: I hav a problem with me,sometimes i look in the mirror and think "not so bad" but then sometimes i ... A: Hey Lisa Well if other people think you are pretty and if there are even times when you look in the ... | |
| afraid to talk to boys | 9/14/2006 |
| Q: Im simply afraid to talk to boys i mean everyboy says im cute but i dont think so i hold my head ... A: Obviously you are pretty. You are very lucky to have people telling you that and to have so many ... | |
| self sabotage behavior | 9/6/2006 |
| Q: I had no idea that my chronic lack of self-esteem would one day assume such huge proportions, but my ... A: Well you need to stop procrastinating. I mean after all of what you wrote I still don't understand ... | |
| hello | 9/1/2006 |
| Q: i spent most of the summer working and didnt see hardly any of my classmates, jsut a few friends ... A: I don't see how working all summer sounds stupid. I have many friends who spend the summer just ... | |
| hello | 8/18/2006 |
| Q: i feel like a loser though because im not very close with my classmates, not even my friends all ... A: No I don't see anything wrong with the things you told me. Not everyone has to care about parties. I ... | |
| Me!! | 8/12/2006 |
| Q: my name is Lisa I’m 15 and really need your help. Me and my bf have been together for 3 months. The ... A: Well I don't see why you have such low self-esteem. Everybody seems to think you are pretty and you ... | |
| self-esteem | 5/30/2006 |
| Q: I am 19 years old and lately I've been hanging around certain people and ever since I've met them my ... A: Hey Katie Well dropping those friends was one of the biggest steps you could take. Try gaining by ... | |
| a friend, boyfriend and me | 5/29/2006 |
| Q: My boyfriend and I of a year went to a dance a few nights ago with a bunch of our other very close ... A: Hey Linny I have to agree that what your friend did was pretty wrong. I am also upset that your ... | |
| suffocating | 5/28/2006 |
| Q: I feel as if Im drowning. For as long as I could remember I've been a sick pathological liar. ... A: the best advice I can give you is to go to theraphy immediately. They can help you. They can ... | |
| My Voice | 5/27/2006 |
| Q: My voice has always been a big problem for me.I find it hard to talk to someone new because I ... A: Hey Jayne Well try not to be in situations where you have to talk about. People have their gifts and ... | |
| 13 and low self esteem | 5/23/2006 |
| Q: I just turned 13, and I hate it! I miss being a 12 year old. It's like leaving my childhood behind, ... A: Yes I can udnerstand how transitioning into a teeenager can be difficult. I was there once too and I ... | |
| fat and shy | 5/7/2006 |
| Q: I'm an 18yearold female whos overweight and shy I've never had a boyfriend, I have very few friend ... A: I know must things must be very hard for you right now but things can get better and change! Well if ... | |
| Hey! | 5/1/2006 |
| Q: i know but i don't why i did that i was going to try to talk to then it just seem like a don't want ... A: I didn't really understand what you just said. Anyways just go out and have fun, force yourself if ... | |
| Hey! | 3/14/2006 |
| Q: i only been eat breakfast and dinner for breakfast i will have a ... A: Eat any kind of meat...and that will give you protein as well as beans. I told you before I am not ... | |
| Low self esteem problem | 3/11/2006 |
| Q: Im 19 & college student. I have the typical low self esteem problem. Just like you had. This prolem ... A: Hey Usman Well first of all to get over your shyness you have to try to think about some things you ... | |
| Hey! | 3/8/2006 |
| Q: Melissa i take my classes over the internet so i'm at home all day so can u tell me exactly what ... A: Look I love to help and everyting but I really don't have the time to list out everything I ate. ... | |
| Hey! | 3/7/2006 |
| Q: what do u think about snacks lik 100 calorie oreo and 100 calorie popcorn? how my weight did u lose ... A: First of all NO on those snacks. You can eat things like that maybe once a week but not everyday. ... | |
| Hey! | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: Melissa i am sorry if i've asked but i really want to ose weight because i;ve been throwing up ... A: I'm pretty sure I answered a similar question like this. Just focus on excercisign and dieting. ... | |
| Hey! | 3/4/2006 |
| Q: here's my plan to do everyday breakfast 1 waffle 2 slice of turkey bacon 1 apple a handful of ... A: Yes that will definately work! You really don't have to overdo the excercise but it will definately ... | |
| Hey! | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: someone told me that if i worked out daily and ate right i won't see results until six months. is ... A: Hey Tahsa No that's not true. Like i said before I lost so much weight over a span of 2 and a half ... | |
| chance?? | 3/3/2006 |
| Q: i'm 15 almost 16 i have never gotten a girlfried may be because i am really quiet shy guy and kept ... A: Hey Sergio Well first of all you need to remember that your fears are not true. There are many ... | |
| HOT WOMEN | 2/23/2006 |
| Q: BEING YOUR ANOTHER GIRL, MAYBE YOU CAN GIVE ME ANOTHER PERSPECTIVE, HOW DO U FEEL I SHOULD APPROACH ... A: Hey Joe Well first of all not just hot women are like this. Of course some beautiful women are stuck ... | |
| Making Friends/Communication/Comparing | 12/14/2005 |
| Q: Hey Bee. I'm in high school and in 10th grade. I have many friends, ppl to talk to and hang out ... A: Hey Jazz Well this may not help you but it definately helped me a couple of years ago. I used to ... | |
| Strange Obsessive Compulsive Disorder | 12/10/2005 |
| Q: The trouble is, I'd be too scared to talk to someone about it face-to-face really, I'm shy and ... A: Well this is where the choice comes in. What's your choice? Well either continue to suffer and get ... | |
| Just am shy. | 12/9/2005 |
| Q: Don't know why I am the way I am. I am going to be graduating high school in the spring. I am ... A: Hey Bobby Well yes people do tend to change in the transition from high school to college, or ... | |
| help | 12/8/2005 |
| Q: I am a 15-yaer-old with ZERO confidence. I know that beauty comes from the inside, and firmly ... A: Hey Heather Well I'm glad that you are very aware that true beauty comes from the person inside and ... | |
| i need your help! | 11/25/2005 |
| Q: Ive always been a shy girl but i dont want to be that no more.I think i have a crap personality and ... A: Hey Natasha I doubt you have a crappy personality at all and you are probaly a very beautiful young ... | |
| Introvert to Extrovert | 11/11/2005 |
| Q: I am an introvert. I want to become an extrovert but it's hard because I don't like a lot of things ... A: Hey Ana Well I'm glad that you do know that you have the potential to be hot, even if you already ... | |
| troubled teen | 11/5/2005 |
| Q: I am a 15-year-old girl that has always had problems with self-esteem. I recently had my first ... A: Hey Val Well first of all if a guy likes you enough to be your boyfriend then obviously they think ... | |
| I dont think i really pretty | 10/31/2005 |
| Q: well i use to be in a size 9 and now i going in to a 10 .. ireally not tall and it hard for me to ... A: Hey Kelly Well if your friend lost weight then why can't you? You can either sit around and complain ... | |
| support group | 10/12/2005 |
| Q: My name is Eve. I have started a support group for woman who have suffered abuse, divorce, etc. I am ... A: Hey Eve Yes if someone comes along and asks a question on some sort of abuse from a family member, ... | |
| i am a 20 year old girl i... | 10/10/2005 |
| Q: i am a 20 year old girl i don't know why i don't have self confidence and i fear talking to people i ... A: Hey Nala Well first of all you need to look at this logically. Many people consider you beautiful ... | |
| I am shy in front of... | 10/9/2005 |
| Q: I am in 8th grade and I am shy around boys I like. I have a boyfriend but when we sit by eachother i ... A: Hey Dominique Well obviously this guy is attracted to you and likes your personality, cause ... | |
| Increasing Slef Esteem | 10/8/2005 |
| Q: I am a very shy person. When I get among I usually stay quiet thinking that if I saya anything it ... A: Hey Tom Well hear are some steps to follow that may help! 1. what are you afraid of? Obviously of ... | |
| hey | 10/4/2005 |
| Q: hey i have some problems. i think too much about what ppl think of me and it really stesses me out. ... A: Hey misskitty well first of all put yourself in the other person's situation. For example imagine ... | |
| jelly | 9/27/2005 |
| Q: so honestly jelly is all i go when i m around many ppl. i never used to be like this until the ver ... A: Hey Gillian Lol it seems like everyone in this category has the same question. so i hope you wont ... | |
| Self-esteem | 9/26/2005 |
| Q: What are the remote causes of low self-esteem and do they all start from childhood? A: Hey Well causes of low self-esteem can definately come from childhood. The reasons are infinite and ... | |
| Talking | 9/24/2005 |
| Q: I often find it hard to talk to someone i don't know, or say, bring up conversaytion. what should ... A: Hey Jake Don't worry plenty of people have this same problem! Well you don't have to have a huge ... | |
| help me | 9/22/2005 |
| Q: ! i hope u can help me. i feel so shy with any person who is older than i am with my relatives and ... A: Hey Nala I'm soo sorry it took a while to get back to you, I hope you can forgive me. Don't worry I ... | |
| hi there, I am really self-concious... | 9/20/2005 |
| Q: I am really self-concious about my clothes and music tastes, i hate for any of my friends to hear my ... A: Hey Sarah Well it may be difficult but just try to remember that you are you and that nobody is the ... | |
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